A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9004604 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97280555 epoch_slot_no: 339755 block_no: 9004427 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 66785 time: 2023-07-08 20:07:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa114c178a91f3ed5b4d7cf39028eb3b88a3752dd187f18e33da5aa18d7b05d6bBlock Operator
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